Bachelor of Science in Biology Education Student Advisement Record
The document outlines the degree requirements for a Bachelor of Science in Biology Education at Kennesaw State University, which provides certification to teach biology in grades 6-12. Students must complete 44 hours of general education courses, 16 hours of lower division biology major requirements, 30 hours of upper division biology courses including genetics, ecology, and evolution, and 33 hours in the professional education sequence including student teaching. Candidates must earn a grade of C or higher in all required science and education courses to receive biology teaching certification.
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Bachelor of Science in Biology Education Student Advisement Record
The document outlines the degree requirements for a Bachelor of Science in Biology Education at Kennesaw State University, which provides certification to teach biology in grades 6-12. Students must complete 44 hours of general education courses, 16 hours of lower division biology major requirements, 30 hours of upper division biology courses including genetics, ecology, and evolution, and 33 hours in the professional education sequence including student teaching. Candidates must earn a grade of C or higher in all required science and education courses to receive biology teaching certification.
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2008-2009 Degree Requirements
Bachelor of Science in Biology Education Student Advisement Record
Leading to Certification for Grades 6-12
Bagwell College of Education Department of Biology and Physics (770) 423-6158 The program of study in Biology education leads to a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology Education and provides the students with Biology teaching licensure for grades 7-12 in Biology education. Candidates in the KSU Biology Education program must earn a grade of “C” or above in all required science courses.
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General education courses Hrs. 44 semester hours ANTH 2105 or GEOG 2105 or PSYCH 2105 2 Anthropology, Geography, Psychology or Sociology or SOCI 2105 (or the 1101/2201 versions ) ART 1107, MUSI 1107 or TPS 1107 3 Intro to Art, Music or Theatre COM 1109 or FL 1002 or PHIL 2200 3 Communications, Foreign Language or Philosophy ENGL 1101 3 English Composition I ENGL 1102 3 English Composition II ENGL 2110 3 World Literature ECON 1100 3 Global Economics HIST 1110 3 World Civilization HIST 2112 3 America Since 1890 POLS 1101 3 American Government MATH 1113 Precalculus (higher Math may be 3 Math 1111 AND/OR Math 1112 substituted) OR MATH 1190 (higher math may be substituted) 4 Calculus CHEM 1211/1211 Lab 3/1 General Chemistry I and Lab “C” or better required (Co-requisite w/Math 1112 or 1113) CHEM 1212/1212 Lab 3/1 General Chemistry II and Lab “C” or better required (Co-requisite w/Math 1190) LOWER DIVISION MAJOR REQUIREMENTS 16 Credit Hours BIOL 2107 4 Biological Principles I BIOL 2108 4 Biological Principles II PHYS 1111 OR PHYS 2211 4 Introduction to Physics I OR Principles of Physics I PHYS 1112 OR PHYS 2212 4 Introduction to Physics II OR Principles of Physics II Upper Division Major Biology Requirements 30 semester hours STAT 3125 3 Biostatistics BIOL 3300 4 Genetics BIOL 3310 OR 4 Invertebrate Zoology OR BIOL 3315 Vertebrate Zoology BIOL 3320 4 Plant Morphology BIOL 3340 4 Microbiology BIOL 3350 OR 4 Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy OR BIOL 3390 (pre-req. BIOL 3300) OR Developmental Biology OR BIOL 3338 Histology BIOL 3370 4 Ecology BIOL 3380 (pre-req. BIOL 3300) 3 Evolutionary Biology 2008-2009 Degree Requirements
Professional Education sequence 33 credit hours
EDUC 2110 * 3 Critical and Contemporary Issues in Education EDUC 2120 3 Sociocultural Influences on Teaching & Learning EDUC 2130* 3 Exploring Teaching and Learning EXC 3304 3 Education of Exceptional Students SCED 4416 6 Teaching Science - TOSS (6-12) [Fall Semester only—MTWThF am open] SCED 4417 3 Teaching Science Practicum (6-12) SCED 4475 12 Student Teaching Institutional requirement HPS 1000 3 Fitness for Living TOTAL HOURS FOR B.S. 126 * Must be completed with a “C” or better prior to admission to Teacher Education at KSU